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Hursleston locks to Poveys locks, Llangollen Canal

Type: Navigation Closure

Waterway(s): Llangollen Canal

From: 22 December 2025, 12:46pm

To: On-going

Region: North West

Reason: Low Water Levels

Subject to review on: 13 January 2026

Location

Closest waterwayLlangollen Canal
Starts atLock 4, Hurleston Locks
Ends atPoveys Lock,

Description

Original 22 December 2025, 12:55pm

Due to a breach that occurred today at Bridge 31A on the Whitchurch By-Pass Bridge, Llangollen Canal, our teams need to close the lock flight between Povey's Lock and Hurleston Locks.   This closure is necessary to allow our teams to manage and stabilise water levels safely and effectively for boats currently remaining in the affected pounds. The water supply to these sections has been impacted by the breach, and restricting movement is essential for all boats in this area.   Further information about the breach, along with ongoing updates, can be found here

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